The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract to SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp for the provision of Asphaltum Lining Material, specifically MIL-DTL-3301D. This procurement is critical as the material is essential for specific defense applications, and SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp is recognized as the only known source capable of fulfilling the government's requirements. Interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement by submitting their responses by January 21, 2026, at 10 AM (EST). For further inquiries, vendors may contact Erica Sites at erica.l.sites.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 240-723-2773.